humorous. [f. CANE sb.1; see -LOGY.] The doctrine of the use of the cane in corporal punishment.

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1837.  Fraser’s Mag., XV. 572/2. When caneology was practised … in all well-disciplined schools.

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1876.  Clouston, Wine & Walnuts, I. 242. Deeply skilled in caneology.

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